Near Or Far

Whether you’re near or far

You’re a shining star

You captured my heart

From the very start

You’re sweeter than morning dew

I can’t get enough of you

Thoughts of you comfort me

I know we’re meant to be

Whether you’re near or far

You appear in my dreams

As strange as it seems

What I feel is real

It’s too difficult to conceal

You hold me close

When it matters most

You’re always there

With tender loving care

Whether you’re near or far

You brighten every day

In a very special way

Nothing beats love

Sent from heaven above

What you give

Encourages me to live

So whether you’re near or far

You’re my shining star

Perception

Some people think I’m mean

While others think I shouldn’t be seen

Some think I’m rude

And some think I’m crude

But I follow all the rules

Some try to see my heart

But they don’t know where to start

Some don’t understand my way

But I have a lot to say

Some want to keep me down

But my God is always around

Some just don’t see

What inspires and motivates me

Some try to read my mind

But peace I always find

Some don’t know what I know

And what has helped me grow

Some want me to bow down to defeat

But faith makes me feel complete

I stand and rejoice

In a loud voice

Regardless of rejection

It’s all about perception

Before I Wake

Before I wake

A deep breath I’ll take

So sweet and pure

It’ll make me feel secure

I’ll feel God’s love

Like heaven above

I’ll get some rest

Before my next test

And I’ll bask in God’s grace

In another place

Before I wake

God will create a plan

As He tells me I can

He’ll provide a way

To get through each day

He’ll fill me to the core

Then offer me more

I’ll wake with a smile

Which will last a while

The world will see

The very best of me

It won’t take long

To see where I belong

God will be my light

Both day and night

And He’ll see what I can take

Before I wake

Love

Love is cherishing every day

Praising God in a special way

Finding solid ground

Sharing the joy you found

Seeing what’s real

Knowing what the heart can reveal

Feeling a tender touch

That means so much

Being totally aware

That God is always there

Taking a stand

As you walk across the land

Seeing your purpose

Come to the surface

Allowing yourself to grow

As you share what you know

Knowing God is one of a kind

Finding peace of mind

Being filled to the core

Then giving God more

Ignoring naysayers

Always saying your prayers

Knowing what’s meant to be

Touching all you can see

Feels like heaven above

And it is a sign of love

What Is Life

What is life

But waking every day

Kneeling to pray

A tender touch

That means so much

knowing that faith is the key

To being all you can be

Going through the fire

To obtain what you desire

Sharing your love

As sent by heaven above

What is life

But a journey

Ordained by God only

Learning valuable lessons

As you make confessions

Taking a stand

While holding God’s hand

Finding your calling

Moving forward instead of stalling

Finding inner peace

That you’ll never release

The question will loom

While you’re in your room

So simply answer without strife

What is life

Over You

I gave you the best of me

Cause it filled me with glee

I shared my love

As directed by heaven above

I gave you all I had

And it made me glad

But we lost our way

It hurts to say

There’s nothing I can do

But get over you

I joined you on a journey

As ordained by God only

I knew we’d be together

During stormy weather

I gave you every part

Of what was my heart

I was in a place

That my mind couldn’t erase

Now there’s nothing I can do

But get over you

I shared every moment with you

Those moments got me through

I dared to dream

As strange as it may seem

That we would last

Despite our past

I prayed every day

There was no other way

But now there’s nothing I can do

But get over you

Hand On My Heart

With my hand on my heart

I’ve loved you from the start

I’ve shared my dreams

While bursting at the seams

I’ve held your hand

Right where love would stand

And I’ve held you close

When it mattered most

With my hand on my heart

I’ve walked with you

Knowing your love is true

I’ve cherished every day

In a very special way

I’ve looked in your eyes

Until I was hypnotized

And I’ve been filled to the core

Then offered you more

With my hand on my heart

I’ve given you the best of me

Cause it was meant to be

I’ve shared what I know

As I’ve watched you grow

I’ve taken every chance

While we did our lovers dance

I’ve rejoiced

At the sound of your voice

I’ve been in a great place

Where I witnessed your grace

And the best part

Is putting my hand on my heart